Hospice Registered Nurse (23974)

Cantex; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cantex is seeking an experienced On-Call Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) to provide skilled nursing care to hospice patients in their homes within the Grayson County/Denison/Gainesville territory, coordinating care with the Interdisciplinary Team.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong assessment skills, care coordination, and the ability to work independently in the field while adhering to Medicare hospice regulations and agency policies.

Qualifications

• RN license in the state where services are provided.
• Hospice/home care experience preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing comprehensive nursing assessments for hospice patients.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized hospice plans of care.
• Coordinate patient care with IDT, physicians, patients, and families.
• Educate patients and families on disease process, medications and end-of-life care.
• Determine scope and frequency of nursing services based on patient needs.
• Supervise and provide clinical direction to Hospice Aides and LVN/LPN staff.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in the EMR.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to physicians and IDT.
• Ensure compliance with Medicare hospice regulations and agency policies.
• Participate in case conferences, IDT meetings, and care coordination.
• Monitor cases to ensure payer and hospice requirements are met.
• Promote hospice philosophy and patient-centered end-of-life care.

Skills

Hospice experience

HCHB experience

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Regulatory knowledge

Valid driver's license

English proficiency

Reliable transportation

Education

RN license (state)

Job description

Location: THIS POSITION WILL BE COVERING GRAYSON COUNTY/DENISON/GAINESVILLE TERRITORY

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced On-Call Hospice Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for providing skilled nursing care to hospice patients in their place of residence and coordinating patient care with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), physicians, patients, and families. The RN performs comprehensive assessments, develops and manages hospice plans of care, and ensures quality patient care and regulatory compliance throughout the hospice care process.

This role requires strong clinical assessment skills, care coordination experience, and the ability to work independently in a hospice field setting while collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN), licensed per state requirements
• Hospice experience preferred
• Home Care Home Base (HCHB) experience preferred
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills
• Experience working within an interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Knowledge of hospice regulations, documentation, and care planning preferred
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto liability insurance
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English

Essential Functions

• Perform initial and ongoing comprehensive nursing assessments for hospice patients
• Develop, implement, and update individualized hospice plans of care to ensure quality and continuity of care
• Coordinate patient care with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT), physicians, patients, and families
• Educate patients and families on disease process, medications, symptom management, and end-of-life care
• Determine scope and frequency of nursing services based on patient condition and care needs
• Supervise and provide clinical direction to Hospice Aides and LVN/LPN staff
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in the electronic medical record

Communicate changes in patient condition to physicians and interdisciplinary team members

Ensure compliance with Medicare hospice regulations, documentation standards, and agency policies

Participate in case conferences, IDT meetings, and care coordination activities

Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with third-party payer and hospice requirements

Promote hospice philosophy and provide compassionate, patient-centered end-of-life care

We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are at the heart of Cantex. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contributions of all people.

Please visit cantexcc.com for more information on this location.

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